Dexter Mckittrick may have a new Wisconsin record Black Bear...It's estimated that this bear was about 20 years old. He had no teeth left in his jaw and they have been watching him for 2 years.
A tooth sample is being analyzed by the Department of Natural Resources to determine its age.
They think that by the time the skull dries, that it will probably be in the top 5 biggest bears in the state.
After registering the bear in Glen Flora, the McKittricks took the bear to Gunner's Taxidermy in Bruce. The skull "green" scored 23 4/16 inches.
According to the Wisconsin Buck and Bear Club, the state record bear was shot by George Spaulding in Washburn County in 2002; it measured 22 12/16 inches.
The world record black bear was shot in Utah in 1975 and measured 23 10/16, according to the Boone and Crockett Club.
A 60-day drying period is required before measurements are official.
Dexter plans to have a half-body mount made of the bear.
As Dexter adjusts to his newfound celebrity as potential state record holder, his father is handling questions from the media.
"We aren't really concerned about the record," Jan said. "For us, the most important thing is being able to share the hunting tradition in our family.
"It was one heck of a day."
711 live weight, 655 field dressed.
Skull measurement 23 1/4"
Pending state record
Dexter McKittrick of Hawkins stands next to the 711-pound black bear he shot on his family?s farm Sept. 9.
You can read more about this bear at the link below
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/outdoors/103797379.html
